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Mrs. Miller’s fourth grade students often interrupted the student in the author’s chair to make critical comments. Which strategy may help students provide constructive feedback to each other? a. TAG b. MOK c. SOK d. PLEASE American Sign Language (ASL): […]

Larry, a sixth-grade geography teacher, always asks himself what activities and learning experiences he will plan to help each student master the standard. This is known as what component of DI? a. concept diagram b. ANSWER c. process planning d. […]

Gina is usually a cooperative, seemingly well-adjusted child. On a particular day, you notice she is withdrawn and does not want to interact with you or the other children. This behavior lasts for approximately three days. You are unable to […]

After creating a draft it is important for students to make needed revisions and edits to their work. This may not be something the students see the need to do with their written work. What are the purposes of revision […]

Teaching communication skills with students with autism is essential. One strategy that often is used is to say to the student “What is this?” or you may point to the item and the student repeats. What strategy would you be […]

In 1990 the landmark special education legislation name was changed to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The original name of this legislation in 1975 was __________________________________________________________ and the amended name of the legislation after the 2004 amendments is now […]

The current definition of mental retardation stresses the interaction among all of the following EXCEPT: a. a person’s environment b. a person’s capabilities c. the need for varying levels of support d. a person’s inability to learn Which of the […]

The alphabetic principle refers to: a. understanding phoneme position in a word b. understanding the sequence of letters in written words represents the sequence of sounds in spoken words c. understanding word order and context to support the word meaning […]

Since the reauthorization of IDEIA in 2004 discrepancy is no longer used to diagnose SLD. ________________ is now used as an alternative to the traditional aptitude-achievement discrepancy approach. Jeremy is a student in your general education class. He is unable […]

The rule system that governs the structure of words and word forms is referred to as: a. morphology b. phonology c. syntax d. semantics Basic interpersonal communication skills a. Usually develop after cognitive academic language proficiency b. Focus on conversational […]

The DISSECTstrategy is a reading strategy for more advanced readers that involves: a. using pairs of students to analyze words for alliteration, rhyme, segmentation, and blending b. developing students phonological awareness and sensitivity to common spelling patterns c. developing reading […]

Which of the following is a three-tiered framework for planning instructional units and lessons for diverse learners? a. planning pyramid b. teacher think alouds c. concept diagram d. student think alouds Children with developmental disabilities are usually diagnosed: a. in […]

Reading instruction is NOT appropriate and intensive if: a. readers’ instructional level and needs match the program b. students are in ability-level grouping c. reading instruction is whole-class d. students work in pairs in peer tutoring formats When Mrs. O”Neal […]

Anxiety-withdrawal refers to the combination of two major behaviors: a. short attention span and failure to finish tasks b. aggression toward others and shyness c. extreme worry and seclusiveness d. hitting others and excessive rocking Victoria’s speech is sometimes difficult […]